Rangers clash with Dundee United next weekend could be in major doubt after the Tannadice club had to put nine players into self-isolation.
The Ibrox side travel to Tannadice to take on United in the Premiership next Sunday but the club have now confirmed they have been hit with Covid-19 issues.
United had already confirmed their entire non-playing staff was self-isolating and academy coach Thomas Courts would take charge of the team for Saturday's game against Livingston.
But now their squad has been decimated too, with United saying the nine players have been deemed close contacts to medical staff.
A statement from the club said: “After further discussions with the Scottish FA and Tayside Health Board, we have been advised that our non-playing staff who have been self-isolating should continue to do so.
“Our academy head of tactical Performance Thomas Courts and other academy staff will lead the team for Saturday’s game against Livingston.
“Furthermore, nine members of our squad are now self-isolating as a precaution due to having close contact with medical staff at the HPC at St Andrews.
“We are grateful for the cooperation and guidance of the SPFL, Scottish FA and Tayside Health Board in this matter and we now focus our attention on preparing for Saturday's fixture.”
Steven Gerrard's men travel to Tannadice next weekend hoping to continue their brilliant start to the season.
Rangers currently sit 11 points clear of Celtic at the top of the table, with the Hoops having two games in hand.
